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Adventure Holidays to India

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Adventure Holidays to India

Holidays to India have the potential to live with you for the rest of your life. There is absolutely no doubt about that. However, it is essential to experience India in the right way.



Gifts for Travelers: Carry on Bags

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Did you know that it’s perfectly possible to pack everything you need for your holiday into a carry on bag? It’s true, I’ve done it. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is or whether you’re going to a hot or cold place. This works. Apply this logic – you can only wear one thing at the time.



Holiday tours along the Rhine and Danube

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There’s no doubt at all that Germans are experts at baking and especially cakes. They are regional, and there’s nothing more delightful than traveling from region to region and sampling the cakes as you go!



Antarctic adventures and more

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I cannot believe that it’s already a year since Prince Henry made it to the Antarctic, because I promised myself that I would do the same! Sadly that particular trip is still on my rather long list of things to do!



Holiday Groups for Singles

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My son received an email from his friend the other day saying, my dad is looking for someone to go on holiday with, any ideas? Well I sent him lots!



Family Vacation Packages: Peru

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I’m sure your children are doing very well at school, but there’s nothing as powerful as experience when it comes to education, G Adventures know this and they have designed some amazing, sustainable, and responsible family vacation packages to South America.



The Samson 6 – 1 Juicer

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The Samson 6 in 1 is a quality green juice maker that produces delicious high quality juice. It has an elegant retro design and comes in different colors.



Kindle Fire HD 6

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If you’re looking for a tablet for under $100 then Fire HD 6 is for you. It is a stylish tablet, with everything you would expect to find, or indeed you’d need from a tablet device.



Victorinox Swiss Army Men’s 24835 Chrono Pro Silver Dial Watch

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This is a fabulous quality man’s watch with quartz movement. The case is stainless-steel, and its diameter is 40 mm. It is water resistant to 330 feet, making it suitable for snorkeling. It is lightweight and very comfortable to wear.



Lego Star Wars

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If you have a son who is over the age of 8 and loves Star Wars, then this Star Wars Lego set is brilliant. It’s the Republic Gunship. It is a massive box jammed full of Lego mini figures and it has a separate speeder, which my son tells me is a kind of space motorbike. This is an added bonus because it is two toys in one.



A Victorinox Swiss Army Knife

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A Victorinox Swiss Army Knife is a quality gift that is guaranteed to bring a satisfied smile to any man. All those nifty tools and gadgets neatly packaged into a pocket knife are absolutely essential. It’s a man thing!



Melissa and Doug Free Standing Easel

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This versatile freestanding easel will help your child make fantastic art while discovering shape, color and develop motor skills. It is designed for three year olds and up.



Great Ideas for Amazing Winter Holidays

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If you’re like me you’ll be looking forward to your winter holidays.

Winter is my favorite time of year. I love the snow and absolutely thrive on fresh chilly air.



Getting Great Gear Guide: A Gore-Tex Jacket

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There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Gore-Tex jackets are the best you can wear in bad weather.



Fantastic Hand Puppets and Great Kids Party Ideas

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I would recommend any puppet that has been designed and made by the company Enchanted Puppets.



WowWee Roboquad For Kids Who Love Robot Toys

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Finding a toy that will keep a teenager happy is not an easy job. And it seems to get harder each year.

There are plenty of things out there that promise the earth, but sadly, they all don’t deliver!



Wake up and Smell the Coffee: DeLonghi Espresso Maker

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The DeLonghi Alicia Espresso maker is an ideal gift for coffee lovers. It is one of the most popular espresso coffee making machines in Italy, and there are three very good reasons for.



How to Choose the Best Ereader for Your Cool Child

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Last Christmas I bought my son has a Kindle Paperwhite, which he loves. I decided on a Kindle because I wanted him to read. Other devices, like tablets, have too many distractions, and expecting an emerging teenager to ignore those is asking just too much.

Because it is an electronic device the Kindle is very cool and so it ticks many boxes. But which device is best for you depends on why you are buying it, and to be honest the array of devices is a little overwhelming. See the article in the link below.

This article will help you through the mist!



Mini trampolines for kids

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Mini trampolines are perfect for keeping your child happy during those long cold winter months.

They are designed to be brought into the house and they easily fit into any average sized room.

My son was given his mini trampoline on his third birthday. His granny sent it over from Scotland, so it arrived in the post, which shows that they are neither too big nor too heavy.

He had a great time and bounced on it so happily for many years.
This Fold & Go Mini Trampoline is newer and has more safety features than mine, but essentially it is the same toy. Great for winter exercise and to help your kids let off some steam.

You can learn more here.



Choosing gifts for guitar players

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You really don’t have to be an expert in music or guitars to buy a gift for a guitar player. If you know a guitarist, then you can rest assured that a specialist gift will always be well received. The accessories that guitarists use wear out and need replacing, things like strings, picks, tuners, capos etc, that’s just the way of the world.

This article will show you some of the gifts for guitar players that are on the market. Some will make excellent stocking fillers, and others will be cherished forever!

There is excellent advice on choosing a new guitar, too

Click here to learn more.



Amazing Overseas Adventure Travel Under One Roof

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If you’re in the process of planning your next adventure holiday and need information or direction then visit The Adventure Travel Shop as your first step.



Galapagos Island Tours

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The amazing adventure travel company Intrepid Travel offer truly breathtaking Galapagos Island tours on their two luxurious crafts. Choose to sail on their beautiful twin hull catamaran and spend most of the time sailing without engine noises!



Responsible Travel is the Only Way to Travel and ‘Imaginative Travel’ Know How

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I love Imaginative Travel for many reasons, but high on my list is that it is a company that is dedicated to responsible tourism. They have operated for 20 years and have always had social and environmental policies in place.



Exciting ECO Holidays in Scotland

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If you’re into Scotland and want a real adventure with people just like you, then my advice is to visit Haggis Adventure. They are a fun company that attracts young people who want to be together and experience the great outdoors.



Amazing Marine Tours with G Adventures

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G Adventures have developed an incredible marine plan I honestly wouldn’t know which trip to choose!



Brazil and Argentina

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With all this world cup fever Brazil and Argentina are certainly beckoning. So how about a comfort style trip with Intrepid Travel to see the very best of what these two amazing countries have to offer?



Fabulous Holidays for 18 to 30 Somethings

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18 to 30 somethings have particular needs, and typically fun and excitement are very high on their agenda. If you fit this bill then you are strongly advised to check out the adventure company Topdeck.



Amazing Arctic Adventures and Antarctic Expeditions

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G Adventures have Arctic Adventures and Antarctic Expeditions that will change your life forever! Stay aboard their comfortable polar expedition ship in the company of a skilled team of expedition leaders who will make sure that you are part meaningful of their unique trips.



Just You Specialize in Holidays for Singles

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Are you going to be travelling on your own and would like to meet other single travelers? Then check out Just You because they are experts in organizing holidays for singles.



Holiday Ideas, Activities and Experiences when you’re on Holiday

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Will you be in Barcelona any time soon? How about visiting the legendary Barcelona Football Club? Or if you’re visiting Venice this year, have you thought of booking your gondola ride before you leave home? What about booking yourself a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon before you leave for your dream trip?



Amazing Day Tours and Things to do With Your Free Day

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If you’re going to be somewhere amazing with only a day for sightseeing then Urban Adventure is the adventure company for you. They will arrange for you to spend the day with a local who will get you off the beaten path and really connect you with the place by taking you on an amazing day tour.



Great Rail Journeys and Fantastic Train Holidays

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Have you ever wondered what a trip to Venice on the Orient Express would be like, or experiencing the Trans-Siberian Express on the luxurious Golden Eagle, or what about a worldwide holiday by rail?



Fantastic Fly Fishing Holidays

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If you’re into fly fishing then you should check out Tailwaters Fly Fishing Company. They are the only fly fishing pro shop in Texas that also have an in house travel agency.



Basix: An overseas adventure holiday with Intrepid Travel

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Sometimes you have to get creative to fund your holiday and Intrepid Travel are masters of the art! Their Basix holidays are flexible and allow you to opt in and out of inclusions, and eat where you choose. You can also keep costs lower by sharing accommodation. These are amazing small group holidays in exciting places like Thailand, Zanzibar or Mexico.



Walking holidays couldn’t get easier

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If you love the idea of walking holidays but can’t face the thought of organizing everything or of carrying a heavy rucksack on your back, then I have just the thing.



Safari holiday in Africa

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Go wild in Africa and get up close to the Big 5! Tanzania has amazing parks and reserves and G Adventures give you the opportunity to explore them with an expert wildlife guide and in luxury!



Local living holiday in Italy

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Ever dreamed of experiencing Italy like a local? How does a local living tour in Southern Tuscany sound? This is a holiday in Italy with a difference, an experience most tourists miss.






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These are our favorite luxury, stylish finds and gifts that we've discovered on the internet. All can be purchased online from the best retailers. We search the web for the best so you don't have to!

We are a small but dedicated team who delight in searching the internet for the best possible items from la creme of online stores so that you can treat yourself or buy deliciously tasteful and stylish gifts for your family and friends.

We hope you enjoy our carefully-curated selections!

Gourmet grilling

Grilling gets more and more sophisticated all the time and now, even the top manufacturers of kitchen and cuisine products are delighting us with...

Classic perfume bottles

Vintage style cut glass decorative bottles

We love these traditionally-styled perfume bottles. They are hand blown and then hand cut to create the designs and...

Ready for a new hobby?

Knitting: Your new pastime?

Fifty years ago every woman – and many men too – could knit.  And before that, women has spent their spare...

Ancient Greek sculptures

Ancient Greek sculpture replicas from the British Museum

Every room, no matter how it’s furnished and decorated, needs a solid, impressive something. What sort of...

Audrey Hepburn prints & posters

Audrey Hepburn – always a star

If you ask a number of people to name the most enduringly stylish film star many, if not most,...

Michael Schumacher artwork

One of the Formula One greats of all time – Michael Schumacher

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Formula One and...

Best quote wall decals

Instant motivational and fun decor for your home

Wall decals are incredibly popular these days and it’s easy to see why. There are decals available...

Gorgeous jewelry from Paula Mendoza

Fine jewelry using gold and emeralds from Colombia

Are you looking for a very special gift for a special lady? Then take a look at...

Angela Brazil books – vintage schoolgirl fiction

Art objects indeed – but a great read too

These volumes are now extremely collectible. If you didn’t read Angela Brazil books when you were...

Make sparkling water and energy drinks at home

A green and healthy option

I have always loved sparkling water. Somehow that fizz makes it more refreshing, especially when  a slice of lemon or...

Top movie posters

 

Everyone has a favorite movie

And they are an inexpensive and delightful way to decorate a room. They have the advantage of showing your personality...

Adventure Holidays to India
Adventure Holidays to India

Holidays to India have the potential to live with you for the rest of your life. There is absolutely no doubt...

Add style to your home with Marimekko

No stylish home is complete without Marimekko

I believe this. This company has long been admired by design aficionados and I always smile when I...

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